Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
Beginning on July 1st, 2021, when a new, renewed or varied contract is signed on a Johnsonville rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be finished within 90 days.
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a new, renewed or varied contract is signed on a Johnsonville rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be done inside of 90 days.
Failure to adhere to one of the Healthy Homes Standards within the expected timeframe can result in the possibility of a fine up to $7200. In addition, if the present Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t included in an updated, renewed, or revised tenancy contract, there may be an additional fine or infringement fee.
Any tenant may request details about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the home they are living in. If the landlord or the property manager doesn’t provide the information requested within 21 days of getting the notice, the tenant will receive an infringement notice and could be fined up to $750.
Additionally, there is also a penalty as much as $900 for landlords and property managers that provide false or inaccurate Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or other information. The person who is responsible for this fine is whoever is identified on the tenancy contract as the person renting the property and it could be the name of the landlord, or the property management company.
All information in the Statement of Compliance requirements to be correct at the time that the tenancy agreement is signed. It must be updated through the tenancy period as necessary work related to it is finished.
It is crucial to keep in mind that landlords with multiple rental properties may receive greater penalties for non-compliance. The most severe penalties are given for the most serious violations. Those who have six or more properties could receive fines of up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in hearing claims.
It is clear that failure to adhere to your Healthy Homes requirements can hit your pocket and result in significant fines and still being required to comply with the regulations. Don’t take a chance with your rental property, contact us today and request a home assessment performed on the rental property you are renting.
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